Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:12x750ml which resulted in high skin-to-juice

which resulted in high skin-to-juice ratios

The 2001 Sorì San Lorenzo is all about finesse and texture

It is another superb Barolo from Giacomo Conterno

But I firmly feel that recent vintages from Errazuriz completely outshine the older ones and speaking at length with winemaker Francisco Baettig

Strong reduction knocks down the nose

Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape Size:12x750ml which resulted in high skin-to-juiceTime has been kind to this wine, as it has really come on strong with bottle age. Crisp, classic and fresh, with a kirsch, spice and herbed, tannic profile. Classic, with loads of bright, clean red fruits, age it a few more years for additional nuance, or pop a cork if you prefer more of a classic, bite.